Winter walking & snowshoehiking in Obergurgl-Hochgurgl

Winter Hiking

Routes

White, whiter, whitest is everything you will see…

Really big eyes for all winter hikers in the rear Ötztal: the pace is excellent to admire the unspoilt beauty of the Alpine mountains and landscapes. 12 km of cleared, signposted winter walking trails lead through snow-covered stone pine forests, white meadows and along the frozen Gurgler Ache brook. Take an even deeper insight into marvelous backcountry areas on guided snowshoeing adventures.

The Tour

The night trail is lit daily from 17:00 to 21:00. Thus, one also has the opportunity in the evening to practice cross-country skiing. From the parking lot at Sportzentrum Längenfeld it is only a short walk past the campsite, over the pedestrian bridge to the starting point. The very flat round leads at the beginning towards Oberried and in a big loop back to the starting point.

Details

Difficulty

easy

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Altitude

1169 m

1162 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

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Aug

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Dec

Equipment

Cross-country skis - classic

Cross country poles of suitable length

Cross country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugly

Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommended

Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Campsite Ötztal in Längenfeld (1168 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

47.071976, 10.961046

UTM

32T 648887 5215028

Destination

Campsite Ötztal in Längenfeld

Turn-by-turn directions

The approx. 2 km long night trail runs in the direction of Oberried and back to the starting point.

Getting There

Public transport

Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the

train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or our local

taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here:

http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Getting there

The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the

longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the

entrance of the valley and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country

roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps

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